A couple of days ago I mentioned that this blog would be carried both in its usual place and over at the National Car Rental Facebook Page as part of their ‘Go Like a Pro’ feature.
Since National is a perennial favorite of business travelers for their ‘Emerald Aisle’ (pick your own car offering), it makes sense to bring unfiltered travel advice to their customers through their communications channels, I think it’s what I would do if I were them also, brand myself as the place for savvy travelers period and explain my offerings that way too.
They’re not paying me, I do have elite status with National (though they aren’t the only rental car chain with which I have status), and I asked them if they might have a few things I could give away to my readers.
One of the best things a serious traveler can have is a serious roll aboard, and they’ve generously offered a Victorinox Werks Traveler 4.0 to be given away to one of my readers.
They sent this photo of the bag:
For some sense of things, it looks like Amazon has the bag discounted from $500 down to $300. It’s a serious bag, and hopefully giving it away makes this a serious blog too. Hah!
- All you need to do to enter is leave a comment to this post, either what you like in a carry on bag or in a rental car.
- Only enter once. Anyone leaving more than one comment will not be eligible to win.
- I will draw a winning comment at random using random.org
- The contest will remain open for entries through Sunday, April 24 at 6pm Eastern.
This is a giveaway, I don’t get anything by offering it, all interpretations of rules are mine and it isn’t mean to be a strict terms and conditions just a friendly gesture to benefit readers. If you have a question, please don’t post it as a comment here since you only get one entry! Instead email me.
Enter away, good luck on the carry on, and thanks for the giveaway opportunity, National!
I like quick, painless pickup and drop-off in a rental car company. While I love traveling I like to minimize the time spent on these parts of my trip.
A lightweight rollaboard is ideal.
A European rental car with an English-translated owner’s manual is my dream. Especially as car features (warning lights, auto-lockups, wierd start-up requirements, etc) keep being added. Just knowing where the gas fill-up door lock is located isn’t anough any more!
In a carry-on bag I like the ability to expand it to carry a bit more if I’m not flying. Also, the extra pockets and such are important – I can’t define what I want exactly but I know it when I use it. And being a good roller is nice — I have a Samsonite that has wheels that roll in all directions instead of only straight, and I usually like that, but when I’m on an incline (such as getting on the plane) it rolls away and that aspect sucks about it.
Like the quickness of getting my car at national
Carry-on must be withstand rugged conditions, expandable & have easy outside compartment access for magazine/book and travel docs. I used a Delsey carry-on for 14 days in 6 European cities/airports/streets. Great bag. Time for an upgrade…Please pick me 🙂
What I like in a rental car: good rates, unlimited miles, cruise control, and great customer service.
The first thing I check for in a rental car has satellite radio. Nothing more annoying then being stuck in bumble town with bad music and/or local commercials about plastic surgery (Southern Florida)!
I need a carry-on that fits as much as possible, while easily fitting in the overhead.
What I love in a carry-on bag is versatility — can it handle a suit, laptop, or a pair of men’s shoes? (or preferably all 3!)
I love spinning wheels!
When choosing which rental car to drive off the lot I look for low mileage and safety features.
I like a rental car that’s clean and has no smell of stale cigarette smoke.
I love a good legal-sized carry-on that’s free!
I like a carry-on bag that doesn’t tip over as soon as you release the handle.
I’m all about the number of pockets on my carry on bags. And adequate space for both laptop and books.
I want a carry on that is durable, light weight, and fits straight into an overhead bin without having to rotate horizontally.
Clean rental cars please – and adjustable seats!
A lightweight bag is important – especially as some airlines (Lufthansa, for example) are really enforcing carry on weight limits.
I like for carry-on bag to be expandable, but with my frequency of travel, I *need* my carry-on bag to have sturdy handle and wheels — just the basics!
Speaking of which, the handle on my current bag broke, so I’m hoping the random number generator smiles kindly on this entry!
Durability is key especially in the handles and zippers. I want my carry on to hold as much as possible, be lightweight, and fit easily in the overhead.
I like light weight and unimpeachable carry-on dimensions for my carry-on.
i like bags that do no tip over when it’s a little top-heavy.
Light and easy to navigate is the key if I’m going to take a roller.
I need a rental car that doesn’t smell funny
I like a car rental that is quick for pickup and dropoff. I don’t like to wait around and waste time.
I am always looking for a better carry on bag. This is higher priced than the ones I have purchased. Maybe that indicates it is better. Certainly Victorinox is a well respected name.
I’m sure it’s been said, but I like durability (of the bag material, wheels, handles, etc) and light weight in a rollaboard suitcase. Additional niceties are good structure/features (internal space, pockets, etc) and style.
As for what I like in a rental car, the first thing is lack of smell. I’m talking no smoke smell, no overdone air freshener smell, no cleaning solution smell. I want an odor-neutral car. Also, a clean car would be nice. It’s terrible to have to get in a car with dirty seats and touch surfaces. I once wiped down a sticky steering wheel with a baby wipe (family trip) that was completely blackened. Nasty. Finally, everything has to work. I’ve had cars with broken gas door release, sun visor that wouldn’t stay up, and side mirrors that wouldn’t adjust.
In a carryon, I love lots of storage pockets both on the inside and the outside.
In a rental care, we look for enough trunk space to accommodate carryons and purchases for 4 people.
Hope I win the luggage…. Thanks for the contest!
Lightweight and durability are important for carry-ons
I would buy and put my lottery ticket in this bag if I win it 😉
If I win – then I definitely have a lot of luck going!
Love my travel pro bag but I ll take this one too;-)
Durable, lightweight, carry what I need.
I like a carry on bag to be stylish, compact, and durable. Something that I can be proud to roll through the airport, and that will last me through hundreds of flights.
For bags, I like the wheels to be sturdy and not break off after couple of months. I also like the luggages to be fixable (like TravelPro) so I don’t have to waste material.
I like a lightweight, sturdy bag to carry my essential travel needs.
Light weight, durable with style in carry-on case.
Love National Emerald Club!
Light weight is the most important feature for carry-ons. They take less beating than checked in ones,but you have to lift it up over your head to put it in..
I like a carry on bag that is as large as possible while always fitting in overhead bins without having to be rotated and never catches the eye of “gate checkers.” For rental cars, I like something reasonably normal, no Cubes, Souls, HHRs, etc.
Bluetooth in a rental car is a must.
I love bags and luggage that make packing a storing the most convenient for the traveler–ability to quickly and effectively pack and store with a good design. It doesn’t have to be flashy, just sturdy and great for the traveler!
What I like in a rental car is the following:
1. a place to plug in my iPod and that can be an aux input in the radio.
2. Crystal clear windows inside and out.
A good carry-on is lightweight, easy to roll and easy to get to items without opening too many pockets.
In a carry on bag, I need something light enough to carry, yet durable enough to be thrown around with fragile contents inside. My last bag has lasted me nearly a decade now. I suppose it is time to upgrade.
Like rental car agency that has good proximity to my area of travel, and wide selection of vehicles.
Thanks for the opportunity to win this fine bag!
The carry-on has to be lightweight and durable!
For my rental cars, I prefer to drive a model I have never driven before.
In addition to the usual clothes, I bring a set of resistance bands to use when working out in the hotel room. Compact, lightweight and almost as effective as dumbbells.
I like power locks and windows in a rental car. Don’t make me sit there manually rolling the window up and down in a state where the rain is as frequent as the tollbooths.